First Grandchild

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Goldseeker

March 20, 2013, 11:44:42 PM
The wife and I became grandparents today for the first time.   A grandson born 2018 hrs, 20 Mar 2013 by C Section.

Now, all you grandparents out their a question:   What did you do for your first grandchild in regards to welcome to the world present?
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triplewitch

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March 21, 2013, 12:33:22 AM
Congratulations.  Unfortunately i can't answer your question.-John
-John

ausjack

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March 21, 2013, 07:31:44 AM
Well done GS, I'm with TW but I got my nephew a 2012 1 oz koala and when I get the money I'll get my neices one each for their birth years and give them to them for their 21st and maybe a few other things that I collect along the way :) I thought about baby set but thought a nice chunk of sliver might be better :winkextra: And I think the best thing you can give them and show them is that they're loved, I loved my pop and still do as he tought me a lot :give_heart:
A wise person knows there is something to learn from everyone.

WavyTwenty

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March 21, 2013, 07:33:48 AM
Wow, grats Goldy.

Unfortunately my kids are still under 16 so I can't offer any help to you.

Wavy20 - aka Nigel

Robster

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March 21, 2013, 07:55:36 AM
We did the "Baby Set" thing.!
\"Everything in moderation, including moderation\".

keldaw

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March 21, 2013, 08:19:28 AM
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='10154' dateline='1363785282'The wife and I became grandparents today for the first time.   A grandson born 2018 hrs, 20 Mar 2013 by C Section.

Now, all you grandparents out their a question:   What did you do for your first grandchild in regards to welcome to the world present?

bruce , congratulations to you both , as for a present , why not add a baby,s cot to you cabin on your 104 day world boat cruise in 2014 ,
 that would then give you something to do when you are just sitting around on the ship ,..:taunt::taunt::sun_bespectacled:

                           ,, kel ,,
take care because we care ..

Bigfellani5

#6
March 21, 2013, 08:52:27 AM
Congrats Bruce. Glad to hear. I would suggest baby set. You could also do a few mules lol

JeffH

#7
March 21, 2013, 09:12:46 AM
I did baby sets for first birthdays. Get a previous year set on eBay cheaper than new price!
What a tightwad I am.

Jeff
Thinking is dangerous, it makes you think. That\'s why many people avoid it.

keldaw

#8
March 21, 2013, 10:28:36 AM
serious bruce , i think the baby set is the way to go .
 
 what we did first g / child now 28 years old , we went to a baby,s shop and asked tracey and glen what was needed for the baby .
 cost me $$$$  a cot and a stroller ..
 but we believe it was well worth it ,..

 he is 28 now and we still love him heaps ..     ,, kel ,,
take care because we care ..

Possie Ron

#9
March 21, 2013, 11:00:03 AM
Congratulations GS. Just an absolute bundle of joy and love. My oldest grandaughter was 21 just a few days ago. First grandson 23. Just love them forever. It comes naturally. A year born dated set of coins will be so appreciated in the future. I gave a two up fan mate a pair of 1945 pennies to play with for his birthday, 45 his birth year. Just blew him away.
Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.

purplepennyhunter

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March 21, 2013, 01:30:43 PM
Congratulations Bruce.
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Nevol

#11
March 21, 2013, 04:26:16 PM
Congratulations Mr & Mrs Goldseeker. :wavemulticolor: :yahoo:
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JeffH

#12
March 21, 2013, 06:01:09 PM
Bruce,
Do you live close by?
If so, start upgrading your babysitting skills immediately. I know (just don't ask me how I know but I know) this will be a required skill for the next few years.

Bur you wouldn't miss it for quids.

Jeff
Thinking is dangerous, it makes you think. That\'s why many people avoid it.

Goldseeker

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March 21, 2013, 09:02:25 PM
Many many thanks for your kind comments from tghe wife and I.   Babies parents are doing well.

It sounds as if the Baby Set is the way to go which we have already discussed.   That is the wife and I.

I was thinking more of a trust fund or something similiar but that looks like it is not the way to go.

However, baby sitting services have already been requested, and the bub is only 2 days old.
Message rec\'d from Jens Coins 18 Jul 23: 
Bruce Mansfield passed away today 18 Jul 2023 – Acute Myeloid Leukemia

robbiegal

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March 21, 2013, 09:19:00 PM
cute
cute
cute

coins: i grabbed a 2013 mint set early this year for the grandie (my first born 12th Feb this year)
being a woman I bought stuff that i thought was useful
you know that stuff that comes in handie
nappies - (real ones!!), muslin wraps, face washers & towels ++, creams for mummie, sea sponge for bathing the baby with and so on,
but when bubbie was born I did buy a photo album - it had chickens on it and my daughter always had a pet chicken when she was younger, so there was a sentimental bit to that
i also filled up the baby's money box with shiney $2 coins too
baby's mummie doesn't know that i did that
like Keldew we also bought an item that they wanted - the whole family and friends chipped in for stuff from the wish list, so between the 'stuff' from family and friends and loans, they had had to buy very little for this gorgus little one

coins: my coin dealer gives each grandchild a sovergien on thier birthdays

i'd love to baby sit our grandchild but she's in Melbourne and I'm back in Canberra, so skype it is!!
enjoy your growing family
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